The great Kagyu meditation master explains the major Buddhist paths, and details the practices of refuge, purification, offering, guru yoga, Buddhist precepts, and tantra. Finally he gives a marvellous explanation of meditation and mahamudra.

Originally published under the title Gem Ornament this work presents the fundamental practices of the Kagyu tradition in a clear and easily accessible manner, covering all aspects of the path to enlightenment. The late Kalu Rinpoche was recognized by lineage holders of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism as a meditation master equal in stature to the great yogi Milarepa.